Technical solution architect

Afarax Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
Technical Solution Architect
afarax Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
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afarax is looking for a freelance Technical Solution Architect. We need you!
The project:
Our client in the Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage sector, is seeking an experienced Technical Solution Architect to strengthen their team.
Responsibilities

Assess and document the current technology landscape for cross-border logistics and transport platforms.
Define scalable, secure, and modular reference architectures for logistics, transport, and digital services.
Lead the design of a modern data platform architecture (lakehouse, data mesh) and define key data products.
Support the definition of architecture for ecommerce integrations and API digital services.

Platform Development & Guidance

Create and review technical designs for coherence, scalability, and resilience across domains.
Guide the adoption of microservices and product-centric architecture models.
Provide architectural support for EDA initiatives, including Kafka-based event streaming and schema governance.
Work closely with product owners, developers, and business analysts to translate business requirements into technical architectures.
Collaborate with suppliers and remote teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and delivery.
Contribute to architecture governance and quality enablement across teams.

Innovation and Best Practices

Stay updated on advancements in cloud-native technologies, data platforms, and ecommerce ecosystems.
Ensure compliance with data security standards and establish governance practices for APIs and schemas.
Promote architectural best practices across teams and domains.

Is this you?
Experience

15+ years in enterprise or solution architecture, with experience across logistics, transport, or ecommerce domains.
Proven experience designing and implementing data platforms, microservices architectures, and API ecosystems.
Exposure to EDA principles and technologies (Kafka, Avro, schema registry) is a plus.
Experience with AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, RDS, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch); Azure exposure is a plus.

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of product organization models and domain-driven design.
Experience with API-driven architectures (RESTful APIs, API gateways).
Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS).
Familiarity with data mesh, lakehouse architectures, and data governance principles.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Proven leadership skills, including guiding and mentoring development teams.

How afarax supports you?

You benefit from our extensive network
You will have access to projects that fit your expertise
We help and support you throughout your project
We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership

Check out more projects on: https://afarax.be/jobs/type/freelance/
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology and Consulting

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
IT Services and IT Consulting

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